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September 17, 2025Open Access

Determinants of Hepatitis B and C Virus infection Acquisition among Apparently Healthy Pregnant Women Attending RCH Clinics in Ifakara, Tanzania

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Cross-sectional study identifies key risk factors for hepatitis B and C in pregnant women, indicating urgent need for enhanced screening.

Common risk factors included a history of hospital admissions and multiple sexual partners.
Despite high-risk behaviors, only 0.52% reported prior diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Routine screening for hepatitis B and C among pregnant women is essential for better maternal health outcomes.
Integration of HBV and HCV testing into maternal health services could significantly reduce transmission.

Madoshi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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